Summary:
Zip code 77505 in Pasadena, Texas, is home to two middle schools: Bondy Intermediate (serving grades 7-8) and Fairmont J H (serving grades 6-8), offering families a clear choice between two very different academic environments.
Fairmont J H is the standout school in this area, ranking in the top 12% of Texas middle schools (88th percentile) and consistently earning 4 or 5-star ratings. It belongs to the higher-performing Deer Park Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 69th percentile statewide. Fairmont’s STAAR proficiency rates are significantly higher than Bondy’s in nearly every subject—for example, 84.25% of 8th graders were proficient in math versus Bondy’s 57.62%, and 67.74% of 7th graders were proficient in reading versus Bondy’s 40.51%. Fairmont also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (37.72%) and spends slightly more per student ($10,646). In contrast, Bondy Intermediate is ranked in the middle of the pack (52nd percentile) with a 3-star rating, and is part of the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 37th percentile. Bondy serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students (66.77% free/reduced lunch) and spends $9,603 per student.
A key finding is Bondy’s paradox: while its 7th and 8th-grade math proficiency is low (16.72% and 57.62%), its Algebra I End-of-Course exam proficiency is an exceptional 96.77%, suggesting only a select group of advanced students takes that test. Fairmont, however, achieves 100% proficiency in Algebra I, indicating a broader and more successful advanced math program. Both schools have very low dropout rates (0.0% for Bondy, 0.4% for Fairmont). For parents, Fairmont offers consistently high academic performance and a stronger district, while Bondy shows pockets of excellence but faces greater socioeconomic challenges.
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